I'm sure they're doing their best
Paul has some audio issues to kick the show off this week, after the boys were away. Paul shows Drew the new images of what will (probably) be his next handheld and Drew can't look at it. Paul raves about "Doom: The Dark Ages." Drew is TV shopping and needs Paul's help. Drew thinks Paul went to Sonic Temple this year (he didn't) but might have finally gotten Drew into one of his bands? Paul is a Good Dad (TM). Drew checks another gun off the list.
Drew thinks Windows is a terrible operating system and has a very specific example to prove it. Paul is happy with the change to Libsyn Connect and Drew is impressed with Paul's editing skills. Drew hates the city of Philadelphia. Paul goes to a metal show and a different type of concert broke out. Paul helps Drew spend $50 on Amazon. Paul asks Drew for advice on some very specific gaming controllers.
Listen in as the boys try to figure out the new podcast recording platform! Drew reads an ad for an Ohio company. Paul does some community service. Paul talks about his beloved handheld gaming industry reacting to the recent tariff news. Paul talks about the Switch 2 preorder game. Drew asks the question: "What computer would YOU buy for your Mother in Law?." Drew has a tough week by feeling sentimental and realizes something very sobering.
Drew drives to Chicago and doesn't realize it until it's too late, with butt-clinching implications. Drew gets a new air purifier. Paul tells Drew to go watch the new "The Sandman" Season 2 trailer, and they're both hyped. Paul suggests an alternative to the bitcoin hell chat of Skype. Paul gives some love to some developer tools he's using for his app.
Drew takes a trip to Austin, Texas and is... confused? Paul tells a very personal story of personal growth and hardship. The boys talk about how they are going to take it on the chin with the tariff situation and their various hobbies. Paul talks about Nintendo's "Switch 2" console announcement. Drew is playing a new game and is smitten.
Drew is really enjoying his AI bird feeder, but Paul can't help but laugh at him. Paul reads some new comics on a premium-premium subscription service, and he likes them very much. Drew gives up on a keyboard. Drew receives his THUNDER BEAST.
Drew just loves concrete so much, he shares a bunch of interesting facts with Paul. Paul has a complicated relationship with his new handheld gaming device. Drew has an exciting new training announcement.
The boys are back after a week off, and Paul is excited to talk about his time at the outdoor hockey game, where he also got to experience hockey cosplay. Drew was in Las Vegas at a conference for work, and managed to have a good time by looking at watches in his spare time. Drew once again asks the government if he has been a good boy with another ill-advised purchase.
Drew does some traveling and remembers how much he loves flying on airplanes. Paul is excited for the big game outdoor hockey match. Skype, the tool used by the boys to record, is going away, so they need to figure out a plan. Drew talks about his progress with his flight simming.
Drew provides an update on his flight sim equipment situation, and also talks about getting his new phone. Paul makes a new investment in his home, and finishes watching "The Wire." Drew news a new headphone amp and DAC, maybe?